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Friday, January 25, 2013

Employment

News                                                                                                                             
WSJ | Hasbro to Cut 10% of Workforce
"We had a number of strong product initiatives, but consumer demand through much of the holiday season was less than anticipated in both the U.S. and certain international markets," Chief Executive Brian Goldner said. "As a result, fourth-quarter revenue did not meet our expectations."

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
Market Watch | 3 things Washington could do to create more jobs
A year ago, both political parties seemed to agree that our nation’s biggest problem was finding enough good jobs for everyone who needed one.
Heritage Foundation | Labor Unions: Declining Membership Shows Labor Laws Need Modernizing
U.S. labor laws do not meet the needs of modern American workers. The laws prevent union members from receiving individual raises and non-union employees from having any substantive voice on the job.